Lead Narrative Designer - Remote

Overview

We're looking for a Lead Narrative Designer who thrives at the intersection of storytelling and implementation. This is a unique preproduction opportunity for a narrative professional who can seamlessly move between high-level creative discussions and hands-on technical execution.

In Short

• Primary focus on narrative content creation with significant hands-on implementation in Unreal Engine.
• Execute on an existing narrative framework and direction, bringing it to life through both writing and design.
• Develop a cohesive and engaging science fiction world that players can explore and discover through environmental storytelling, dialogue, and in-game lore.
• Collaborate directly with engineering to define and refine narrative tools and systems.
• Partner with art and design leadership to ensure narrative seamlessly supports and enhances the overall game vision.
• Implement and tune dialogue systems, triggers, and other narrative elements to create perfectly orchestrated story moments.
• Provide narrative direction and support across all aspects of the game, from character backstories to environmental storytelling.
• Iterate and refine narrative elements based on playtesting feedback.
• Maintain consistency of tone, voice, and narrative quality across all game content.
• Balance narrative pacing with gameplay flow in a co-op side-scrolling experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of game narrative experience with at least one shipped title in a narrative-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience with Unreal Engine, including Blueprint scripting for narrative implementation.
• Proven ability to both write compelling game narrative and implement it technically.
• Experience serving as the primary narrative owner on a project.
• Strong understanding of narrative systems design and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

• This remote position offers the opportunity to have significant creative ownership while working with a talented, focused team.
• Work effectively within UK time zone hours.
• Join a team that values trust and respect.
• Be part of building next-generation game studios.